Sawgrass Sweater
Don’t be intimidated by lacy stitch patterns, the Sawgrass Sweater is easier than it looks! Only three basic stitches are used to create this beachy, modern design. The Sawgrass Sweater is constructed with a shaped neckline and modified drop shoulder for a comfortable fit.
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Difficulty
This pattern is rated intermediate. This pattern uses easy stitches, however, it involves shaping of both the neckline and sleeves. Knowledge of the mattress stitch is also needed for the seaming of this sweater.
Sizes
(XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished Measurements
Centimeters given as (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust: (80, 90, 100) (111, 123, 133) (145, 155, 166)
Center back to end of sleeve length: (55, 57, 60) (60, 64, 66) (69, 69, 71)
Sweater Length: (64, 64, 64) (64, 67, 67) (67, 72, 72)
Inches given as (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Bust: (31.5, 35.5, 40) (44, 48.5, 52.5) (57, 61, 65.5)
Center back to end of sleeve length: (21.5, 22.5, 23.5) (23.5, 25, 26) (27, 27, 28)
Sweater Length: (25, 25, 25) (25, 26.5, 26.5) (26.5, 28.5, 28.5)
Yarn
Sample was made using the following amounts of Lion Brand Comfy Cotton
given as (XS; S; M) (L; XL; 2XL) (3XL; 4XL; 5XL)
(914; 1,005; 1,050) (1,140; 1,400; 1,500) (1,600; 1,870; 1,970) meters
(1,000; 1,100; 1,150) (1,250; 1,550; 1,650) (1,750; 2,050; 2,150) yards
Comfy Cotton is a DK/sport weight (3) yarn that contains 358 meters (392 yards) per 200 grams (7 oz)
Suggested Hook Size & Notions
5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Techniques Used
Single crochet, half double crochet, “crossed” treble crochet, and slip stitches are used in this pattern. Single crochet and half double crochet decreases, as well as crochet ribbing are also used.